The Ford government says it will recall the legislature Thursday in order to use the notwithstanding clause to override a court decision that blocked the government from imposing new restrictions on third-party campaign advertising.
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The Ford government is taking the bold step of invoking the notwithstanding clause of the constitution to overturn a court decision issued just this week.
The court decision deemed certain parts of the Elections Finances Act unconstitutional for limiting third party advertising but rather than comply with the ruling, the government is set to override the court.
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Government House Leader Paul Calandra has informed Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Ted Arnott of their intention to recall the House to pass the sections of Bill 254 again with the notwithstanding clause added in.
Schools in Waterloo Region staying closed, a near miss caught on camera, and a proposal for what could be Kitchener’s tallest tower round out the top stories of the week.
Many educators and families in Waterloo Region say they were caught off guard by the Premier s announcement about outdoor graduation ceremonies, with many questioning if such events will even be possible.
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Andrea Love says she was hoping the province would announce a regional approach to reopening schools, allowing her three children to finish up their year in the classroom.
But the Arran-Elderslie resident said she was left shaking her head by Wednesday’s announcement by Ontario Premier Doug Ford that all schools will remain closed to in-person learning until September.
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“I was not pleased. I think Doug Ford very much took urban children into his decision-making, but didn’t take into account the doctors’ opinions where they said regional openings are best,” she said Thursday.